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LVM-3 | CMS-03 (GSAT-7R)
LVM-3 | CMS-03 (GSAT-7R) launched on Sun, Nov 2, 2025, 11:56 AM UTC — a Indian Space Research Organization mission.
Launch SuccessfulIndian Space Research Organization
Lifted offNET Nov 2025
NET Sun, Nov 2, 2025, 11:56 AM UTC
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Mission profile
The flight at a glance
LVM-3 (GSLV Mk III)Vehicle
Indian Space Research OrganizationProvider
Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch PadPad
Satish Dhawan Space Centre, IndiaLocation
CommunicationsMission type
Geostationary Transfer OrbitOrbit
Flight sequence
Mission timeline
Key events from liftoff — ignition, staging, separation and deployment — with their times relative to T0.
- Booster IgnitionT+ 00:00:00
- IgnitionT+ 00:01:47
- SRB SeparationT+ 00:02:11
- Fairing SeparationT+ 00:03:19
- Stage 2 SeparationT+ 00:05:05
- SEST+ 00:05:07
- SECOT+ 00:15:51
- Payload SeparationT+ 00:16:06
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for LVM-3 (GSLV Mk III) to Geostationary Transfer Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 17:30
SimulatedRepresentative LVM-3 (GSLV Mk III) ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
CMS-03 (GSAT-7R)
Communications Satellite for the Indian Navy, replacing GSAT-7 for secure real-time links between Indian warships, submarines, aircraft, and shore-based command centers across the Indian Ocean.
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Frequently asked
What time does LVM-3 | CMS-03 (GSAT-7R) launch?
LVM-3 | CMS-03 (GSAT-7R) is scheduled to lift off Sun, Nov 2, 2025, 11:56 AM UTC.
Where can I watch LVM-3 | CMS-03 (GSAT-7R)?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching LVM-3 | CMS-03 (GSAT-7R)?
LVM-3 | CMS-03 (GSAT-7R) is an Indian Space Research Organization mission flying on a LVM-3 (GSLV Mk III).
Where does LVM-3 | CMS-03 (GSAT-7R) launch from?
It lifts off from Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad, Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India.